Why California Is Delaying Its COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Schools

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English - April 20, 2022 10:43 - 5 minutes - 9.46 MB - ★★★★ - 63 ratings
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California is delaying implementation of a requirement that K-12 students be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend school, state health officials announced this week as the country grapples with a lagging COVID-19 vaccination rate among children.

Under the new timeline, California’s vaccine requirement will not take effect until at least July 1, 2023, and after full approval of the vaccine for children by the U.S.